Due to intensive human activities, most of Chinese lakes are suffering from the pollution of
heavy metals and metalloids. Previous studies on heavy metals and metalloids in Chinese …

Bioaugmentation-assisted phytoextraction is a promising method for the cleaning-up of soils
contaminated by metals. Bacteria mainly Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and …

During the period 1999–2002, five sampling cruises have been carried out on Lake Balaton
to assess trace metal distribution in the lake and to identify major sources. Eighteen …

Concentrations of eight heavy metals (ie, Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb) in the seawater,
suspended particulate matter (SPM) and sediments of the Zhanjiang Bay were investigated …

The concentrations of three heavy metals chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) were
examined in water, sediment and green algae (Ulva lactuca); collected from six different …

Sulfide-rich mine tailings in Adak that are exposed to weathering cause acid mine drainage
characterized by low pH (2–4) and high SO4 (up to 800mgL− 1). Surface water, sediment …

The distribution of heavy metals in two lakes of high ecological significance, Doirani and
Kerkini, located in Northern Greece was studied. Eight metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb …

A better understanding of the relationships between heavy metal pollution and sediment
sources in different aquatic environments is needed. In this study, some geochemical …

Background: Groundwater is an important source of water. Since the control and removal of
pollution are expensive, it is essential to identify the possible sources of contamination and …

Due to the presence of organic compounds, heavy metals, various hydrocarbons, organic
solvents, aromatic compounds, linear formaldehyde, fats, and grease, petroleum products …